Nine Most Common Phobias: Each More Terrifying Than the Last

Ophidiophobia - Fear of Snakes

Ophidiophobia, or the fear of snakes, is another common phobia. Similar to arachnophobia, this fear could be rooted in our evolutionary past. Snakes, both venomous and non-venomous, have long been associated with danger and death in many cultures, which could explain the prevalence of this fear. However, ophidiophobia can be particularly debilitating for people living in rural or wilderness areas where snakes are more common.